Reading for November 17th

Read 2 Corinthians 8.16-24
In 8.16-24: Plans for collecting and delivering the funds.
As Paul's partner and co-worker (v. 23), Titus played a key role in getting the collection started in Corinth (v. 6).
In verses 18-19: The identity of this famous preacher is unknown.
Because of his eloquence and close association with Corinth, Apollos is a possibility (Acts 18.24-19; 1 Cor 1-4).
In verses 20-21: Whether the blame related to how the money was being collected and handled in transit, or how it was to be used, is not clear.
As with many projects involving money, it was controversial (Rom 15.30-33).
In verse 22: Our brother is possibly Timothy (see comment on 1.1).
In verse 23: Messengers translates "apostoloi" literally "ones sent" for a particular purpose (Rom 16.7).
In verse 24: The other churches in Macedonia and Achia are in view.
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